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Merlot Silk Muted#BC9FA4
Ruby Tone Muted#AB8D87
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Merlot Silk Muted vs Ruby Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #BC9FA4 and #AB8D87 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Silk Muted
Text on Ruby Tone Muted

Color Properties

#BC9FA4
HEX
#AB8D87
rgb(188, 159, 164)
RGB
rgb(171, 141, 135)
hsl(350, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(10, 18%, 60%)
350°
Hue
10°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9FA4, #AB8D87);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, this pair does not meet WCAG guidelines for text. Use these colors as adjacent blocks, gradients, or decorative accents rather than text-on-background pairings.

These colors have a 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Silk Muted
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